2001 Dodge Durango Sugar water in gas tank

Tiny
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  • 2001 DODGE DURANGO
  • 150,000 MILES
Sugar water was poured into my gas tank. I drive approx. 4 miles then had the tank drained and refilled. Changed the lol and the lol filter but truck still makes a sputtering noise and does not seem to be getting enough power. What else should I check and or replace in order to save the expense of a whole new motor?
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 7:44 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Was the tank removed and totally cleaned out?
Was the fuel filter replaced?
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 8:06 AM
Tiny
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No, just the gas drained out. Oil filter and oil were the only other repairs.
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 8:11 AM
Tiny
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That didn't fix anything.
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 8:18 AM
Tiny
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No it didnt fix the problem entirely, just quieted the noise a bit. Engine light is also on. Would your first suggestion be to have the tank removed and cleansed and the fuel filter replaced? Thank you
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 8:34 AM
Tiny
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Yes, that should have been the first thing you did. Now you keep trying to run it and you may have messed up the rest of the fuel system, mainly the injectors. The more you run it, the more damage you are doing.
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 8:49 AM
Tiny
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Thank you. I'm looking into getting it taken care of today.
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 9:03 AM

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